as in restores
to free from moral guilt or blemish especially ceremonially
a day on which the faithful are expected to purge themselves of their sins through prayer and fasting
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Recent Examples of purges
Unless the Heat releases Terry Rozier or purges some other salary in a trade, Miami would not have enough space to sign a 15th player to a standard contract — and remain under the luxury tax line — until December.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purges
Verb
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Her magic seemingly restores the holiday spirit.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Schooling is an essential lifesaving service that restores routine and hope, and provides access to mental health support, nutrition screening, vaccinations, and other critical assistance.—
Catherine Russell,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The hybrid gel-cream formula creates a rich, foamy lather that cleanses without stripping moisture.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Jan. 2026
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Droves of customers just bought this Garnier micellar water that expertly removes makeup and gently cleanses the skin without stripping it bare.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Because if medicine heals, education transforms.—
Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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That joy is part of your path, and that laughter heals.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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This little houseplant is easy for beginners, safe around pets, purifies the air, and is forgiving of neglect.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Dec. 2025
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The experiences move in a circuit of hot and cold, dry and humid, punctuated by serene spaces like the Silent Salt Relax Room, where a glowing Himalayan salt wall purifies the air.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Purges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purges. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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